Aperol Spritz Cranberry Sauce

Name: Aperol Spritz Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries; 1 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 to 3 tablespoons Aperol; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 3 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

In our Aperol spritz cranberry sauce recipe, the classic Thanksgiving sauce gets a serious upgrade thanks to the components from the latest trendy cocktail.

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons Aperol
2 teaspoons grated orange zest

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, dried cranberries and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat; stir in the Aperol and orange zest. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate until chilled. If desired, top with additional orange zest just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 79 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

Because zesty orange and tart cranberry pair so well together, we tried adding the beloved aperitif Aperol to cranberry sauce and were delighted with the outcome. It's a great trick for adding more citrus flavor! — Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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